Using The Various Recording Programs - Canon XL1 Instruction Manual

Using the Various Recording Programs

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The camera provides you with a choice of six recording programs. They use different combinations of
camera settings in order to adjust the exposure and other functions to match the recording situation.
The name of your selected recording program appears constantly on the left of the display, with the
exception of the Easy Recording program whose [ mark is displayed and then disappears after 4 seconds.
Notes:
• Avoid changing programs during recording as the brightness of the image may change suddenly.
• The specialized AE programs are not suitable for all kinds of lighting. The image may flicker, or a bright
line may appear on the screen if you use them in the wrong lighting conditions.
Easy Recording
The simplest way to use the camera is with the
POWER dial set to the [ position. The camera
will take care of focus, exposure and other
adjustments, leaving you free to point and shoot.
If you select this Easy Recording program, you cannot use:
• Frame movie mode
• Exposure lock or adjust the aperture
• White balance settings
• AGC gain
• Shutter settings
• 16:9 effect
• Slow shutter effects
• Fade trigger
Also, turning off the autofocus and image stabilizer at the lens has no effect.
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